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The views from Oblix on the 32nd floor of the Shard aren’t quite as impressive as the panoramas from the 69th-floor viewing platform, but you’ll still be…
Must-see nightlife in South Bank
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Set on old-school Roupell St, this charming backstreet neighbourhood boozer serves up a rotating selection of traditional ales and bottled beers. The…
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This magnificent galleried coaching inn is the last of its kind in London. The building, owned by the National Trust, dates from 1677 and is mentioned in…
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South Bank's latest rooftop bar might also be its best. Atop the new Hoxton Southwark hotel, sleek Seabird has palm-filled indoor and outdoor spaces where…
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Six months after Dandelyan was named the best bar in the world, renowned mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana closed it down. Reincarnated in that space with…
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Run by the founders of hop emporium Utobeer, Rake has an astonishing selection of suds, including rare brews impossible to find anywhere else in town…
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This wacky bar is a mess of eccentric theatre props courtesy of its partner, nearby arts space Vaults. You can't miss it on the street; it's covered with…
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Down a little-used Southwark side street, Omeara is an intimate bar and live-music venue that keeps the party going inside the distressed-style interior…
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If you want a view from the Shard for the price of a cocktail, find your way up to the 31st floor and into this gorgeous three-storey bar and restaurant…
Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden
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Climb up the bright yellow stairs to find this unexpectedly verdant summer-only rooftop oasis hidden amid the concrete jungle of the Queen Elizabeth Hall…
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This riverside bar at the National Theatre is no imitator, and it really comes into the limelight when scores of tables are set out on the huge waterfront…
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Named the best local coffee shop in SE1 in 2018, this cafe–cocktail bar can do anything with espresso, and it's so dedicated to coffee that it even runs…
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Something of a speakeasy but with none of the pretentiousness, this bar hidden below the Flour & Grape restaurant lists more than 100 gins, served…
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On the 12th floor of luxe Sea Containers hotel, 12th Knot is a showstopper, with knockout views of the city and a table-width outdoor roof terrace to boot…
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Cool Gǒng on the 52nd floor of the Shard, in the Shangri-La hotel, is London's highest bar. Naturally sunset's the optimum time, and it's all about…
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Market Porter is one of London's last remaining early-morning pubs that caters to Borough Market workers. Inside, this traditional Victorian stalwart has…
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With excellent coffee from Ozone Roasters and an unusually large selection of teas, this cafe attracts a loyal following. Four Corners is travel-themed,…
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This converted warehouse is one of many lively pubs and bars on Bermondsey St, where the friendly bar staff are ready to mix up a cocktail, advise on your…
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Once a Vespa repair shop, this shabby-chic cafe is an adorable jumble of mismatched furniture, vintage prints and of course a couple of in-situ scooters…
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This slightly pretentious cafe makes great coffee, decent pastries and a small range of sandwiches. It attracts arty and media types who fill the tables…
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Part of the Greene King pub chain, this 17th-century waterfront boozer looks charming and has a prime Thames-side location, but the food and beverage…
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Wine lovers might scoff at the name because the wine offering here is pretty underwhelming – particularly by the glass (£5 to £7.50), but this is still a…
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One of the city's most beloved coffee spots, Monmouth is a victim of its own success. The brews are top-notch (whether filter, which changes daily, or…
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Every Breakfast Club restaurant in town has a speakeasy, and once you figure out the password for the London Bridge branch, you'll be shuffled behind the…
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This classic neighbourhood pub has a beautiful wood-panelled horseshoe bar and large windows that let in a lot of light. There are four rotating ales and…
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This crowd-pleaser on Bermondsey St is well loved by locals who come for a cheeky weeknight pint or Sunday lunch. There is a nice beer patio at the back,…
